Agenda

Below is the agenda for the EESAT Technical Conference. Please click on the session title for more details on the session and its speakers.
The co-located US DOE/OE Energy Storage Program Peer Review sessions are included in the agenda.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Join hundreds of energy storage experts and industry leaders for our kick-off reception at the Hilton Portland & Executive Towers to launch the 2015 EESAT Technical Conference! We will be gathering on the top floor of the hotel with sweeping views of all of Portland, and sharing food and...

8:30AM - 9:45AM

The evolution of the energy storage industry has been defined by collaboration, with multiple organizations, government agencies and companies working side-by-side to advance the commercialization and development of storage.
Wednesday morning will kick off with an update on Codes and Standards...

10:15AM - 12:00PM

As energy storage technologies continue to be deployed in the field and enter into electric service there is an increasing body of experience to draw from. This interactive panel will bring together experts to discuss their experience deploying and installing energy storage systems, case studies,...

1:15PM - 2:30PM

The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity has been a driving force in energy storage industry development for many years, and has supported many of the projects that have paved the way for commercial deployment and success. The EESAT Technical Conference is co-located with DOE/OE’s Peer...

Speakers:

Georgianne Huff, Principal Member of Techncial Staff, Sandia National Laboratories

While many energy storage systems are currently deployed in the field, testing systems to understand their performance and creating cohesive testing protocols is a critical part of the evolution of storage technology. This session features experts who are leveraging new testing parameters to...

3:00PM - 4:00PM

The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity has been a driving force in energy storage industry development for many years, and has supported many of the projects that have paved the way for commercial deployment and success. Organized by the Office of Electricity and Sandia National...

Speakers:

Stan Atcitty, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories

David Hughart, Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories

Martin Becker, Chief Technology Officer, Princeton Power Systems

Daniel Martin, Senior Staff Engineer, APEI

Timothy Boyle, Staff, Sandia National Laboratories

5:00PM - 7:30PM

Both EESAT and Peer Review strive to bring you the most advanced research and the broadest coverage of everything happening in energy storage research and development. During the Poster Showcase and Reception we will feature more than 30 researchers, companies and projects in a series of rapid...

Adoption of energy storage systems has been driven in large part by programs implemented by state legislatures and regulatory commissions. These programs take many shapes – from focusing on ancillary services to power applications, incentives and even mandates – and each state program is providing...

The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity has been a driving force in energy storage industry development for many years, and has supported many of the projects that have paved the way for commercial deployment and success. Organized by the Office of Electricity and Sandia National...

10:15AM - 12:00PM

With more than 15 viable applications for energy storage on the grid, and the ability for systems to deliver on multiple value streams simultaneously – understanding how we should value energy storage and model its impacts on the electric grid are critical areas in advancing storage. Whether it’s...

Speakers:

Ray Byrne, Sandia National Laboratories

Sam Crawford, Managing Consultant, Navigant

Ben Norris, Sr. Consultant, Clean Power Research

Michael Hoff, VP Research and Technology, NEC Energy Solutions

Virgil L. Beaston, Vice President & CTO, Powin Energy

John Wood, CEO, Ecoult Energy Storage Solutions

10:15AM - 11:45AM

The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity has been a driving force in energy storage industry development for many years, and has supported many of the projects that have paved the way for commercial deployment and success. Organized by the Office of Electricity and Sandia National...

Energy storage comes in all shapes and sizes, and numerous technologies are continuing to advance and have a major impact on how we generate, distribute and consume electricity. This session will feature advanced research and development of technologies beyond electrochemical storage – whether...

Speakers:

Justin Raade , CEO and Founder, Halotechnics, Inc

Michael Aziz, Professor, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity has been a driving force in energy storage industry development for many years, and has supported many of the projects that have paved the way for commercial deployment and success. Organized by the Office of Electricity and Sandia National...

Speakers:

Dan Borneo , Sandia National Laboratories

Dan Borneo , Sandia National Laboratories

William V. Torre, Director of Energy Storage Research, University of California - San Diego

3:45PM - 4:30PM

The EESAT Technical Conference will feature a number of interactive plenary panels and keynote speakers, and we currently have invites out to a number of visionaries and leaders in the industry to deliver this afternoon keynote presentation. Check back soon for an update on who these featured...

Speakers:

Valri Lightner, U.S. Department of Energy, Loans Program Office

3:45PM - 5:45PM

Both EESAT and Peer Review strive to bring you the most advanced research and the broadest coverage of everything happening in energy storage research and development. During this continuation of the Poster Showcase we will feature more than 30 researchers, companies and projects and the...

6:00PM - 8:00PM

All attendees are invited to attend to network with peers in the industry. Tickets may be purchased through the registration site or at the registration desk for $100 per person. Transportation will be provided.

8:30AM - 9:45AM

The EESAT Technical Conference will feature a number of interactive plenary panels and keynote speakers, and we currently have invites out to a number of visionaries and leaders in the industry to deliver this afternoon keynote presentation. Check back soon for an update on who these featured...

Speakers:

William Pickard, P.E., Ph.D, Professor, Washington University

8:30AM - 9:30AM

The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity has been a driving force in energy storage industry development for many years, and has supported many of the projects that have paved the way for commercial deployment and success. Organized by the Office of Electricity and Sandia National...

Speakers:

Cy Fujimoto, Technical Staff, Sandia National Labs

Tom Zawodzinski, Governor's Chair Professor, ORNL/UT-Knoxville

Cy Fujimoto, Technical Staff, Sandia National Labs

Travis Anderson, Principal Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories

10:15AM - 12:00PM

It’s more than just a battery. This session will feature research and development on electrochemical energy storage systems – from laboratory inception, to testing lifecycles, to second use, and everything in between. Presenters will share with attendees the most up to date information available...

1:15PM - 3:00PM

EESAT Session: Energy Storage System Components Research & Development

Date & Time:

September 24, 2015 - 1:15PM

Anywhere from 40-60% of the cost of an energy storage systems is outside of the cells or mechanical structures that drive the systems, and researchers and labs around the world are working on creating new efficiencies, cost savings and new performance milestones. This session will highlight many...

Speakers:

Stan Atcitty, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories